President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt sympathies to heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua following the tragic accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, which claimed two lives and left the boxing champion injured. In a statement shared via his official X account, the President described the incident as a painful tragedy that has cast a “deep shadow on this season.”
Tinubu expressed compassion to Joshua and his family as they cope with the emotional impact of the crash, praising the boxer’s courage, discipline, and patriotism — qualities he said have made Joshua a symbol of national pride. He urged Nigerians to continue supporting one another during difficult moments and offered prayers for Joshua’s recovery and for the repose of the souls of the deceased.
The President also prayed for strength, wisdom, and grace for those affected by the tragedy, wishing the injured boxer a speedy recovery.
